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Eat Better Co

Chocolate Cashew

Name: Chocolate Cashew
Brand: Eat Better Co

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 33 ingredientsno artificial sweetenersno artificial coloursno preservativeslactose-freepregnancy-safediabetic-safegluten-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

10 g

Pack

40 g

Ingredients

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

Caution · 2 ingredients shown

Caution2 of 3 ingredients

CashewCaution

JaggeryCaution

Cleared 1▾

CocoaCleared

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

1/2

claims fully supported

“No Added Sugars”misleading

The product's own nutrition table, as extracted from the label, lists 14.66g of added sugars per 100g. The asterisk on the claim refers to jaggery being a 'natural' sweetener, but FSSAI's labelling regulations classify any sugar added during food processing — including jaggery — as an added sugar. Total sugar is 20.12g/100g and added-sugar RDA is listed at 29.32% per 100g.

“Made with Cashew, Cocoa & Jaggery”true

The declared ingredient list contains exactly cashew nut, cocoa powder, and jaggery — fully consistent with this claim.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Only three whole-food ingredients; no artificial additives
No artificial preservatives, colours, or flavours
No artificial sweeteners; sweetened with traditional jaggery
Contributes 10.92% RDA for iron per 100g
Contributes 7.72% RDA for calcium per 100g
Vegetarian certified (Green Dot, India)

Working against

14.66g added sugars per 100g despite 'No Added Sugars' claim
Very high caloric density: 575 kcal per 100g
High total fat: 39.93g per 100g (59.59% RDA)
High saturated fat: 7.58g per 100g (34.45% RDA)
Declared tree-nut allergen (cashew) — anaphylaxis risk
FSSAI license number absent from label — regulatory gap

Who should approach with care

Nut Allergy — Cashew is a declared major tree-nut allergen under EU Regulation 1169/2011, US FALCPA, and UK FIC; consumption by sensitised individuals can trigger severe anaphylaxis.

Infants — Cocoa powder contributes methylxanthines (caffeine, theobromine) that infants cannot metabolise, and cashew introduction must follow paediatric allergen guidance; cocoa products are not recommended for young infants.

Children — Cocoa powder exposes children to cadmium at levels approaching JECFA tolerable monthly intake at high percentile intakes, and cashew nuts are a declared major allergen requiring supervised introduction.

Pregnancy — Cocoa powder contributes caffeine and theobromine that cross the placenta; WHO and EFSA recommend limiting total caffeine intake during pregnancy, and regular snacking on this product adds meaningfully to that load.

Lactation — Caffeine and theobromine from cocoa powder pass into breast milk and may cause irritability or disrupted sleep in nursing infants.

Diabetes — Jaggery is predominantly sucrose and raises blood glucose comparably to other sugars; at 14.66g added sugars per 100g, this product requires careful portion control for people with diabetes or prediabetes.

Heart Disease — Cocoa's methylxanthines can elevate heart rate and blood pressure in individuals with established cardiovascular conditions, and the product's significant added-sugar and saturated-fat content compounds cardiovascular risk.

Kidney Disease — Both cashew nuts and cocoa powder are high in oxalates, which can promote calcium-oxalate kidney stone formation and increase metabolic burden in those with chronic kidney disease.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Light-coloured jaggery is commonly manufactured using sulfur dioxide as a clarificant; sulfite-sensitive individuals and those with sulfite-triggered asthma should avoid unless the jaggery is confirmed SO2-free.

Ibs — Caffeine and theobromine in cocoa powder stimulate gastrointestinal motility, and jaggery's high fermentable sugar content can worsen bloating, cramping, and altered bowel habits in IBS sufferers.

Gout — The fructose component of sucrose in jaggery can elevate serum uric acid levels, potentially triggering or worsening gout flares in predisposed individuals.

Migraine — Cocoa powder contains both phenylethylamine and caffeine, recognised dietary triggers for migraines in susceptible individuals.

Other — Individuals with latex-fruit syndrome may experience cross-reactivity with cashew due to shared structural proteins; allergist consultation is advised before consumption.

The full analysis

This product is aimed at health-conscious Indian snackers looking for a 'clean-label' alternative to conventional chocolate-coated nuts. Its three-ingredient list, absence of artificial additives, and vegetarian certification are genuine strengths, and the cocoa and cashew combination does deliver useful minerals. However, the flagship 'No Added Sugars' claim is materially misleading: the label's own nutrition table declares 14.66g of added sugars per 100g, sourced entirely from jaggery — which, regardless of being a traditional sweetener, is classified as an added sugar under FSSAI guidelines. The single most useful takeaway for any consumer: this is a calorie-dense, moderately high-sugar product, and the 'no added sugar' framing should not be taken at face value.

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